G2 Kurosawa

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103 Ave A
New York, NY 10009

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(212) 982-8888
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Best

go here. just go. good food. good music. good place to get drinks. beautiful and funky atmosphere!! youll have sweet pictures. Pros: music, food, atmosphere, drinks C...

Worst

HMM... well not to mention the terrible wait I had to get inside even though we called for reservations 3 hours prior and they said it was ok... while waiting outside a bum came u...

The best place for party!!! 3/6/2006

My cousins took me to this place for my birthday two weeks ago as a suprise. We had great food there . I can't say that's the best japanese food what I've had, it's the best meal I've ever had. I loved the "WHITE TUNA APP" more
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What a fun idea! 10/23/2005

Instead of traditional Japanese, get the good quality in a really cool atmosphere. There is a DJ and a disco ball in the restaurant making it a great place to hang. Went on a Sat night. Before 8 they have early bird specials, 2 rolls, soup and salad and ice cream for $8. Also 2 for 1 drinks at the bar (funny bartender) and really good Merlot. My group had so much fun, ate well and left with money to go out afterwards. Great! Pros: Atmosphere, Food, Cost Cons: None more
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The service is horrible 10/1/2005

My friends and I had a horrible experience here. Not only did we wait for a half hour for a table (even though we had made reservations), it took an hour to get our food. After having waited so long, they brought the wrong order to my friend and when he asked for the right one it took another half hour. When we complained to the manager he was extremely rude and defensive. The sushi is fine but definitely not worth an hour and half wait. Pros: average sushi, good music Cons: horrible service more
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MY FAVORITE SUSHI PLACE! 9/22/2005

My friend took me here and I went back three times afterwards! It is such a good place. They have a live D.J. and the Sushi is so good and fresh. The sake is great! Everything is just so good. I love this place. They have cool artwork on the walls of local artists and it's just a great experience altogether! The price is decent too! Pros: Good SUSHI and Sake, Ambience/Live DJ, Good SErvice Cons: Gets Crowded more
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Inauthentic sushi prepared by Chinese chefs! 7/26/2005

If you like a kitschy atmosphere where you can get average sushi, this is IT. Sushi here is average, though the dragon roll is tasty. In my experience, any Japanese restaurant that uses Chinese chefs to prepare sushi can never pull it off. Freshness of fish and skill of execution are just not there. But if you like a cool place to bring out of towners, they'll like the club-like though noisy atmosphere. Pros: cool atmosphere, not too expensive, good dragon rolls Cons: inauthentic sushi, noisy, so-so Japanese fare more
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Looking for something fun and tasty? 2/28/2005

This is a fun place to enjoy a great meal while at the same time listening to hot live djed mixes. The atmosphere is unlike any other Japanese restaurant you have been to. Instead of an expected traditional atmosphere you are welcomed by a funky decor and mini art gallery. It is a great place to bring people who love to have fun and just let their hair down. Try it you won't be sorry, before you know it you will be a fan. more
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Best sushi in Manhattan 8/29/2004

Avenue is by far the best sushi in Manhattan(a bold statement some may say but true). I have been there at least 30 times and have never once had a not so fresh piece of fish. The decor is always updated. It is the perfect place for 20-30 something people looking for a great meal without breaking the bank. I've been to a great deal of Manhattan sushi joints and I've spent ridiculous amounts of money on sushi, but almost always I end up thinking to myself "I should have just gone to Avenue A." Pros: Inexpensive more
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Kickass sushi restaurant 7/16/2004

This is my favorite sushi restaurant in the city (followed closely by Sushi Samba 7). The food is surprisingly good AND cheap ($13 Sushi Deluxe!). The decor is wonderful, always having new art by local artists. On the weekends they have a DJ, and the whole place is lit up with blacklight. While the service doesn't always smile, they are prompt and relatively friendly. The bar makes the best long island iced teas in manhattan, and they also have a huge saki and beer list. The perfect place to drunkenly stumble into for a bite at 2am. Pros: cheap, quick service, DJ more
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Ave A Sushi 4/26/2004

This was a dissappointing experience. I found the attempt at a kitsche decor was simply outdated. Also there was a bad smell about the place which is particularly acute in a sushi restaurant. The sushi was ok but there's much better in the east village. The erratic service was almost an afterthought. more
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Overrated! 9/5/2003

Everyone's always raving about this place, but frankly the sushi was nothing exceptional. I'm no sushi expert but freshness is a big factor in good sushi, and maybe just the day I went, it really was nothing special... Pros: fun crowd, drinks Cons: average sushi, crowded more
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Back to the 90s, yeah! 5/10/2003

I've been going to Ave A for over a decade. It hasn't changed a bit this whole time, and that's a good thing. The items on the traditional sushi menu are always fresh and well prepared. I love the giant seaweed salad with paper thin cukes, and the oshinko appetizer is big enough for four. The decor and the music is retro early nineties/late eighties, it's always a lot of fun. Pros: food, value, decor more
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late nite spot, club like scene 3/8/2003

was 1st here 13yrs ago, impressed by the dragon & panic rolls & still am today. came on a date, but conversation was trying - noisy & dark. food selection was good. svc could be more attentive. if you like club like atmosphere this meets your needs. but the wait for seating can be exasperating. but it is a nite scene (opens till 3am on fri/sat.). 13yrs later & still going strong! The SUM IT: try at least once but expect a wait & don't expect quick svc. change of pace to your typical japanese eatery. oh yeah - the food is still good. Pros: sushi rolls, value, nite scene Cons: long wait, not for 1st dates, svc more
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The Village Slums... 11/21/2002

HMM... well not to mention the terrible wait I had to get inside even though we called for reservations 3 hours prior and they said it was ok... while waiting outside a bum came up to us for quick chitchat. Maybe I am being childish but that is one thing I didnt want. Food is not bad, Dessert is pretty good. Food is not bad but I would say that its not worth the effort... place is dark and I would say that not one of the best places that I ever been in... Pros: food not bad. I had, better though Cons: DARK, LOUD, TOO SMALL, FOR A LARGE PARTY more
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Anime+DJ+Retro+sushi=??? 10/25/2002

Go for the good eating of fresh sushi (and regualr japanese dishes) while you wait check out the comic book art/b-movies/retro decor/DJ spinning--and leave with a full stomach and a wallet that is not empty. If you ask me, thats closure. Good environment if you don't have much in common with your date, if you can't find a topic for conversation then you should not be allowed to leave your house--better order in. Pros: Fresh, large menu Cons: long wait sometimes more
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cheap sushi 8/30/2002

Food is cheap..it is a good value place....there is a DJ there, so it is kind of cool.....service is ok.... more
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Coolest sushi spot yet!!! 8/3/2002

This place has rock and roll written all over it. I have never been to a sushi resturant quite like it. They make unusual awesome cocktail and the sushi is excellent!!! You can swing into the back of the resturant and see them preparing it! Pros: Very different more
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The perfect [re-] mix 6/15/2002

What a great idea -- great (affordable!) sushi, cool music, great ambience, terrific service, and fun people. In an awesome neighborhood right near the park, as well. Bottle of white wine, 3 rolls, 2 pieces sushi, and 2 appetizers was $40. 10+ on value! Pros: food, service, value more
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not so great 5/29/2002

Don't expect great sushi if you visit here. I was atleast looking forward to a fun atmosphere, but was disappointed with that as well. Tried about every roll and didn't find any reason to return. more
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Oyster Boyster 5/21/2002

A classic NYC way of blending sushi, art, and music. The food is great, music gets you dancing in your seat (techno remixes), there is always a good movie on, and don't forget the sushi art and hung up art. I could drink sake there all night. more
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  • The Scene
    On initial examination, it's easy to mistake this place for a bar. Art and miscellany adorn the black-painted walls; strings of colored lights, disco balls and TVs are hung here and there; and on weekends a DJ fills the dining room with loud dance beats. All of this makes the environment far from serene, but the leisurely service is courteous and competent.

    The Food
    Given the emphasis on spectacle, it's a pleasant surprise that the Japanese menu is so good. A wide variety of sushi concoctions are available, ranging from the simple and traditional to more exotic inventions; but all are distinguished by very fresh fish and skilled preparation. "Blackened" tuna slices dressed with a spicy sauce are delicious, as is a salmon-skin salad with cucumber. Cooked dishes, like nabeyaki, a deep bowl of tender udon, chicken, vegetables and crisp tempura in savory broth, are tasty as well.

  • 9/25/2005 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Neighborhoods: East Village, Downtown, Alphabet City
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